Britain food and drink is an integral part of the cultural life of the British people. People in the country like to experiment with various types of food and drinks. Though British food and drinks are not as popular worldwide as the cuisines from some other European countries like France and Italy, yet there are many delicacies that need a special mention in the British food. There are various types of drinks that are enjoyed by the local people of the country. Though tea and coffee are the favorite forms of drinks in Britain, wine is also preferred by a large section of the society. A typical food enjoyed in Britain comprises fish and chips, pies, sandwiches, pastries, trifle and roasts. There are many traditional British dishes that are popular with many people till date. Although over the years the traditional dishes of Britain have been influenced by exotic flavors, but still the traditional cuisines are a treat to the taste buds. Some of the most relished main dishes of Britain are Yorkshire pudding, Toad-in-the-Hole, Shepherds' Pie, Gammon Steak with egg and Bubble & Squeak and so on. The Britons follow a well-maintained food regimen. Their day starts with a wholesome breakfast. A typical breakfast includes, sausages, eggs, fried bread, mushrooms, baked beans, and bacon among others. Many people also prefer cereals in breakfast along with milk and fruits. A favorite meal among children includes, toast, chips, fish fingers and baked beans. Sandwiches or a full cooked meal that contains bread, beef/meat, roast potatoes, pies and many more items make up for the lunch. Fish and chips are another favorite food of the local people of Britain. The dinner is usually lighter in comparison to the other meals of the day.
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Fish & Chips - all over the country, but there is a particularly nice one on the harbour in Whitby in Yorkshire. You are probably more likely to get good fish than chips. Traditionally wrapped in newspaper and eaten outside.
Yorkshire Pudding - ubiquitous in Yorkshire, but not necessarily better than elsewhere
Haggis - the Scots don't really eat much of it these days
Black Pudding - buy it from a northern family butcher, and cook it yourself
Clotted Cream - from Devon & Cornwall, it is the only thing to eat with scones and jam
Jellied Eel - if you can find them in London
Cornish Crab - I think fresh Cornish Crab is the best in the country
Welsh Lamb - a must if you are in Wales
Regional Cheeses - not the plastic wrapped things from supermarkets. We have hundreds of excellent local cheeses, which should be available until the men from the ministry stop production of small family run cheese makers.
Sunday Lunch - still roast beef and Yorkshire pud comes top of the list.
Fish and chips wrestle for supremacy with roast beef as the National Dish of Britain. Fish and chip shops are a legacy of the Industrial Revolution that came to England in the 18 th century, a time when factory workers needed cheap, quick and nourishing food. The development of the deep-sea trawler, improvements in refrigeration and the expansion of the railways meant that fresh fish could be shipped to inland cities and towns. These factors, combined with the ready availability of potatoes throughout Britain, resulted in a popular hot and nourishing fast food that could be eaten in the shop or taken home to consume. The earliest fish and chip shops had been opened in the East End of London in the 1860’s by Sephardim, the descendants of Iberian Jews . East End Jews, Italians, Chinese and Greek Cypriots were all important in the establishment of the fish and chip trade in Britain, and by the eve of the World War 2, there were estimated to be at least 30,000 of these operations in Britain